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Why Choose Synology for Business Backups? Pros, Use Cases & Best Practices

August 5, 2025 Alexander Du Gaue Comments Off

Imagine this: A small architecture firm in Northern California walks into the office Monday morning only to discover their server room flooded from a failed AC unit. Their onsite server won’t power on, and the project files for three active clients are inaccessible. Unfortunately, they had no offsite or redundant backups—just one external hard drive that hadn’t been used in months.

The result? Two weeks of downtime, over $40,000 in lost productivity, and irreparable damage to client trust.

It’s stories like these that highlight why choosing the right backup solution isn’t just smart—it’s essential. And for small to mid-sized businesses, Synology has emerged as one of the most powerful and flexible options available today.

Here’s why.


➕ New Section: How Synology Compares to Acronis, Barracuda & Others

When evaluating a backup solution, you’ll likely run into names like Acronis, Veeam, Barracuda, and even fully cloud-based options like Carbonite. Each has its place—but Synology stands out in some key areas:

FeatureSynologyAcronisBarracuda
CostOne-time hardware, minimal licensingSubscription-based per deviceSubscription-based, often bundled with hardware
OwnershipYou control your data and storage locationCloud-managed with options for localCloud-first with optional on-prem
Hybrid OptionsExcellent – supports local, offsite, and cloudCloud + Local available but complexPrimarily cloud with cloud-to-cloud backup
Ease of UseIntuitive DSM interfaceFeature-rich but requires trainingSimple interface, but more limited control
Best ForSMBs with IT support or MSPLarger environments or MSPsBusinesses wanting set-it-and-forget-it backups

💡 Bottom Line:

  • Use Synology when you want control, versatility, and long-term cost efficiency.
  • Use Acronis if you’re a larger org that needs multi-layered cloud-first security and are okay with recurring licensing.
  • Use Barracuda if you want a simple, fully managed solution with centralized oversight—but fewer customization options.

📞 Let’s Protect Your Business Data

Disasters don’t wait—and neither should your backup plan.

At Succeed Managed Services, we specialize in building custom backup strategies using solutions like Synology NAS, with real-time monitoring, secure offsite replication, and fast recovery you can count on. Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving what you already have, we’ll help you make sure your business never has to rely on luck again.

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